THE MAFIA BOSS OPENED THE WRONG DOOR—AND SAW THE ONE WOMAN HE WAS NEVER SUPPOSED TO WANT

that answer disarmed him completely.

Later, Julian told him the truth neither of us could say.

“She’s good for you.”

“She’s off-limits,” Dominic said automatically.

“She’s an adult,” Julian answered. “And she can make her own choices.”

“She’s Maggie’s daughter.”

“She’s a woman you want. Admit it.”

Silence.

Then Dominic said, almost inaudibly, “Yes.”

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